Eleanor the Great

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In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell.

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Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut may have the pitfalls of an unsteady visionary, but this ultimately uneven caper is greatly amplified by June Squibb's exquisite performance.

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A resonant story that bridges generational gaps, Eleanor the Great is the kind of film that will make you laugh, cry, and hug everyone you love.

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G. Allen Johnson

San Francisco Chronicle

Although the script takes some unfortunate shortcuts, “Eleanor the Great” is a moving study of grief, loneliness and aging.

Rated: 3/4

Sep 29, 2025

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Adam Graham

Detroit News

Squibb brings her character to life, but nothing else in "Eleanor the Great" stands out. It's a nice but dull portrait of friendship, family and aging that only scratches the surface of those subjects, never digging any deeper than a sitcom.

Rated: C

Sep 29, 2025

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Odie Henderson

Boston Globe

The film is so terrified that you’ll think ill of this sweet little old lady liar that it is doomed by its cowardice.

Rated: 1/4

Sep 27, 2025

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Dionar Hidalgo

Algo Más Que Cine

Well-intended but shallow, Eleanor the Great never dives into the deeper ethics or emotional weight of its premise. A safe, sentimental drama that opts for comfort-food nostalgia rather than meaningful conflict.

Rated: 5/10

Oct 20, 2025

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Aaron Neuwirth

We Live Entertainment

While adhering to a formula is not the wrong move to make, there’s still little done for me to be engaged enough to not think about the only probable outcome for this movie.

Rated: 5/10

Oct 16, 2025

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Matthew Simpson

That Shelf

[Eleanor the Great] is an interesting choice for a feature debut directing project from Scarlett Johansson, as the subject is sensitive to say the least, but she proves to have a steady hand here. The key ingredient, though, is [June] Squibb.

Oct 15, 2025

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Elinor

Great movie. Poignant story. Terrific acting. Wonderful directing

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/19/25

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Sandra M

Excellent movie! Great cast who all gave wonderful performances. The story/plot was engaging and ultimately satisfying. I highly recommend this movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/19/25

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Susan T

Elenor reinforces the power of story in our lives. How often does a story cling to us and become part of our world view?The capacity of humans for empathy is remarkably evident in this beautiful movie.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/18/25

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Michael R

Emotionally satisfying movie. Characters are interesting and realistic. Story line is clean and sharp. The length is perfect, no filler. Highly recommend.

Rated 4.5 out of 5 stars

10/14/25

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carolina s

This was very heart warming and soulful. The story portrayed a multitude of varied and heart wrenching themes. Great depiction of the complexity of emotions that surround our daily lives. I didnt bring enough tissue!! Great movie!!

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/13/25

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Dori

We loved it. Very touching story that addressed many issues of all generations, but still added some humor.

Rated 5 out of 5 stars

10/13/25

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In Eleanor The Great, June Squibb brings to vivid life the witty and proudly troublesome 94-year-old Eleanor Morgenstein, who after a devastating loss, tells a tale that takes on a dangerous life of its own. Scarlett Johansson's directorial debut is a comically poignant exploration of how the stories we hear become the stories we tell.

Director: Scarlett Johansson
Producer: Jessamine Burgum, Kara Durrett, Keenan Flynn, Scarlett Johansson, Jonathan Lia, Celine Rattray, Trudie Styler
Screenwriter: Tory Kamen
Distributor: Sony Pictures Classics
Production Co: These Pictures, Pinky Promise, Maven Screen Media
Rating: PG-13 (Some Language|Thematic Elements|Suggestive References)
Genre: Comedy, Drama
Original Language: English
Release Date (Theaters): Sep 26, 2025, Wide
Box Office (Gross USA): $2.1M
Runtime: 1h 38m